Here are a few of my favorite items from DownEast right now! Cardigan, Top, Umbrella (This is SO cute!!!)

I love this top from Fossil.  Fossil has a great hippie kind of a vibe going on with their clothes, and I like how this top has enough of a sleeve to cover your shoulder, but you’d be nice and breezy for a hot summer day.

Plus, it looks very Toast-ish, which I dig.

Check it out at Fossil for $48.00

So… I went to Forever 21 the other day… so I thought I would post some of my favorite finds.

Striped Tee, Pink Top (this was unfortunately not at the store!), Cream Top, Draped Top, Blue Top (I bought this top, I’m thinking it will look best tucked into a high waisted skirt…)

SALES GOING ON THIS WEEKEND:

Use this code: SPQ9FC28: valid until May 31st, 2010 to receive 30% off your purchase at ESPIRIT! (full price and sale items!)

50% off Clearance Memorial Day Sale at Torrid.com! Available until May 31, 2010!

Save up to 70% on Anne Klein Styles for 5 DAYS ONLY – 5/27-5/31! Plus Receive Free Shipping on All Orders of $75 or More!

Save up to 70% on Already Reduced Styles at Jones New York, when you Take an Additional 25% Off! Plus Free Shipping on orders over $75!

Memorial Day Sale at CharlotteRusse.com: Buy one, get one 50% off tops, denim crops & shorts, dresses & swim. Plus, footwear is BOGO $10! (Through July 2nd) AND…

Buy one, get one FREE Favorite Tees through Wednesday, 6/2 at CharlotteRusse.com

Alright ladies! Today we had Livi guest post what she thought would be a great outfit to wear to a picnic! Check out Livi’s blog for some more awesomeness!

Top (Plus size), Pants (Plus size), Vest (Plus size), Shoes, Necklace, Headband, Scarf, Ring, Earrings, Bracelet, Nail Polish, Lipstick, Sunscreen!

This outfit would be perfect for a picnic in a city park or a country meadow.  I prefer jeans to skirts and thats easier to picnic in anyway!
The vest is perfect to cover up and slim.  I’m all about the layering, its so convenient to pull something out of your purse when it gets cold or put something back in.
The key to this outfit is the accessories: they can be a symphony of organization if done right.  Go Big or Go Home I say. If its a little much for you, pick and choose.
Don’t be scared by the two finger ring either, they’re all the rage right now.  My good friend just sent me this ring and I keep it on a chain.  It can be worn either way.
My friends will all be surprised that I chose such small earrings but with so much going on, they would be the perfect thing.  And of course, above all, a scarf.
If I had to pick one accessory to take with me for the rest of my life it would be a scarf.  Its possibilities are endless and it can be removed if needed.  The model on target.com is totally wearing it wrong, (I would wrap it in a v shape bandanna style around my neck.)  The red of this scarf would look perfect against the dark denim and stripes.
Don’t forget your lipstick:   Sephora Brand Lip Attitude.  I live by it.
And since you’re not wearing a hat, don’t forget the sunscreen!!!  I like Bare Escentuals sun screen powder that can go right over face makeup.

Have fun! -Livi

Top, Jeans, Bracelet, Headband, Shoes.

Hey ladies! I don’t know about you, but I am super excited to have some fun picnics this summer! I am a plain jane when it comes to clothes, I’ve decided. But here’s my outfit! Enjoy! -Natalie

I love picnics, and my little ones are getting to the perfect age for picnics. One of the reasons why I love picnics is that I love picnic quilts! I love quilts of all types and although I don’t think I’m super-skilled enough or prolific enough to call myself a “quilter”, I’m someone who quilts and marvels at handmade treasures. Did you know that on ebay there are hundreds of finished quilt tops just waiting to be purchased and made into a perfect summer picnic quilt? I’m talking handsewn here people! Check it out, search any combination of the words: quilt top, vintage, antique, handsewn, etc. and find yourself a treasure.
-Emily
top, pants, sandals, necklace (I love this etsy shop!)
quilts (top, middle, bottom)

navy top-plus size, pink top, (perfect for hiding a small baby bump!) mint top, t-shirt, purple top, white and yellow top. Everything minus the yellow and white top are under $25!

I realized that lately I have been posting a lot of ridiculously expensive items in my Tuesday posts. So, today is different. There isn’t one item in this outfit that is more than $44! Yay for affordable clothing. I really wanted a scarf with this outfit, however this one looks a little off. Maybe a different shade of purple would do it? I also think Yellow would be cute. Anyways, enjoy!

-Natalie

Purple Scarf, Striped t-shirt, Toms Shoes, Denim Leggings, White Bag.

I wanted to pick an outfit that would be comfortable and easy to take on and off while you’re trying things on. I also wanted something cute so that you could feel put together enough to stop by the Cheesecake Factory or something for dinner. I recently had the Santa Fe salad and the Key Lime cheesecake and I wholeheartedly recommend both. Hope you have a girls’ shopping day in your near future!

-Emily

top, wide-leg pants, mary-jane flats, bracelet

Clockwise from top Left: Sweater, Top, Dress-plus size, Sweater, Cropped pants, Shorts

p.s. click through DownEast’s ad on the side bar to get $15 off your purchase of 3 swim items!

From left to right: Dress, Top, Sweater, Top thanks Brooke! Swimsuit

This top is fun!!

At Forever 21 for $17.80.

Clockwise from top left:

Tunic-plus size, Sweater- thanks Jenna! Top- thanks Mary! Dress, Swimsuit

There is a good chance that if you see me at a BBQ this summer that I will be wearing something similar! I’m all about simplicity, especially in the heat!
-Natalie

Top at American Apparel for $18.00
Shorts at Charlotte Russe for $27.00
Shoes at Nordstrom for $49.95
Sunglasses at Ray-Ban for $119.00

To me, summer clothes means lots of easy cotton and linen. I’m not so much a shorts kind of girl, so I love wide leg, breezy trousers. And I love wearing white.
Here’s my BBQ outfit, but just be careful with the BBQ sauce on those white pants!
-Emily

Shirt at Old Navy for $22.99
Pants at Old Navy for $25.00
Belt at Gap for $34.50
Shoes at Endless for $79.95
Necklace at Macy’s for $85.00

This sweater is REALLY lovely. I need to go to Kohl’s to check it out!

At Kohl’s on sale for $32.99

Another great outfit from Jessica!!! Total cost: $101.99

Top, Sweater, Shorts, Sandals

I think that I must buy this top! It is so cute!!!

At Forever 21 for $15.80.

Last Saturday I went out to eat with Melanie of You Are My Fave, Lindsay of Happy Endings, Lashley of ilashley and Kelly. It was a lot of fun! Maybe I’ll see you there next time!

Jessica emailed me a couple more outfits. Outfits that are more likely to fit your budget… thanks Jess! Total cost for this outfit: $74.48

Top, Capris, Sandals

Great top! Thanks Natalie for telling us about it!

At The Limited on sale for $16.99!

This is the last of the outfits that Jessica has sent in so if any of you out there want to email me outfits, I would love to post them! Also, there have been a lot of comments asking where all the outfits are from. All the links are posted at the bottom of each post! Happy Shopping!

Top, Jacket, Shorts, Shoes

This dress has spring written all over it. I LOVE it!!

Dress, Cardigan, Shoes, Hair Clips

Another great outfit from Jessica! Thanks Jess!

Top, Shorts , necklace, shoes

My friend Jessica just sent me the links to the clothes in this outfit! And I LOVE them! Jessica should really be the one running this blog because she seriously dresses super cute all the time. Me on the other hand… I’m all talk Thanks for the outfit Jess! (She sent me more outfits that you will be seeing throughout this week and next)

Gathered Cowl Dress at Banana Republic for $98.00 (coupon code to get 25% off BRSAVE25  – ends today!)

Cropped Cardigan at Old Navy for $19.50

Rumer peep-toe high heel huarache at Banana Republic for $120.00

I think this hoodie is cute, do you?

At ModCloth for $47.99

I love me some stripes! I love the color and how thin the stripes are on this top!

At Shade for $21.50

What a simple but cute shirt!

At Charlotte Russe for only $14.00!

I was looking around Etsy this morning and found this shop, and I think this dress and this top are super cute! (along with many more of her items.) You should check it out!

Dress is $45.00

Top is $39.00

I love the floral print on this blouse, and how cute are those polka dots?

At Anthropologie on sale for $49.95

I love simple tees like this one for everyday use.

On sale at Old Navy for $2.99-$6.99.

And don’t forget, today is the last day to sign up for the giveaway!

Hapari sells these half shirts that are great for layering under a low cut shirt or dress, without the added bulk! Thanks for the great find Jessica!

At Hapari for $15.00

I think I’m in love. This is the type of cardigan that I would wear everyday… seriously.

At Gap for $49.50

Love the neckline!

At Gap for $49.50

This top would look super duper with some dark wash skinny jeans and some brown riding boots!

At Charlotte Russe for $21.99

Okay, I know it’s not Spring yet… but these are a few things I couldn’t help but post anyways!

He Loves Me Dress , $34.99 @ DownEast Basics

Fab Chiffon Flower Bobby Pins, $1.50 @ Forever 21

Perfect Fit Cascade Tee, $29.50 @ JCrew

Frosted Flowers Cardigan, $34.99 @ DownEast Basics

Floral Fixation Headband, $2.50 @ Forever 21

Scalloped Leaflet Cardigan, $19.80 @ Forever 21

Fergie ‘Kappa’ Sandal, $69.95 @ Nordstrom

Still Life Skirt, $29.99 @ DownEast Basics

I haven’t peaked over at Wet Seal for awhile, but man I love all these florals!!!!!!!!!! I think they are so girly, and fun and the perfect way to liven up your wardrobe!

Cardigan Rose Sweater, $22.50 @ Wetseal.

Rose Cardigan Sweater, $22.50 @ Wetseal.

Shrug Crochet Trim Sweater, $8.00 on sale @ Wetseal.

Ditsy Floral Tank,$8.50 @ Wetseal.

Cabbage Rose Tank, $8.50 @ Wetseal.

Perfect V-Neck Cardigan $29.50

Pleated-Front Tank $17.50

Pleated Scoop-Neck Top $24.50

Cuffed Ruffle-Trim Tee $15.00

Double-Weave Trousers $29.50

Low-Rise Perfect Khaki Capris $29.50

Low-Rise Perfect Khaki Skirt $24.50

All of these were found at Old Navy on their Plus Size Wear to Work page! All of their stuff is perfect for mixing and matching!

Cute top. Sent in by our reader Nahid! Thanks!

At Kohl’s on sale for $11.99

Another cardigan. This one costs a little bit more but I think it’s worth it. This pretty pattern would look so stinkin cute with a pink  ruffly tank underneath! I love it!

At Forever 21 for $19.90.